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Fans gave Le Trio Joubran a standing ovation at the end of their performance
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Le Trio Joubran, originally from the city of Nazareth, perform at Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The trio, consisting of brothers Adnan, Wissam and Samir Joubran, bow to the audience at the end of the performance in Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
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They convey emotion not only through music, but with gestures and body language
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Stage lights complement Le Trio Joubran's performance at Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
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French cellist Valentin Mussou wows the audience in a final piece called The Hanging Moon
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Fans gave Le Trio Joubran a standing ovation at the end of their performance
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Le Trio Joubran, originally from the city of Nazareth, perform at Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The trio, consisting of brothers Adnan, Wissam and Samir Joubran, bow to the audience at the end of the performance in Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
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They convey emotion not only through music, but with gestures and body language
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Stage lights complement Le Trio Joubran's performance at Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
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French cellist Valentin Mussou wows the audience in a final piece called The Hanging Moon
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Fans gave Le Trio Joubran a standing ovation at the end of their performance
Le Trio Joubran in Abu Dhabi: Timeless art in turbulent times
Oud musicians Adnan, Wissam and Samir Joubran performed at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
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Nada AlTaher
15 December, 2022
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